Speakers
Objectives
This session will assess the state of play and next steps of the Financial Data Access (FiDA) proposal and explore the broader prospects and conditions for a successful development of Open Finance in the EU and internationally.The first part of the discussion will focus on whether the Commission’s simplification proposals for FiDA and the ongoing trilogue negotiations are addressing the main concerns raised about the original FiDA framework. Speakers will also consider whether the current proposals provide a workable and proportionate foundation for implementation, and how they compare with approaches in other jurisdictions.The second part will explore the broader potential of Open Finance and the conditions required to make it a success for customers, data holders, and new market entrants. The discussion will reflect on promising use cases, operational prerequisites, and lessons learned from PSD2 and international experiences.
Points of discussion
- Update on the FiDA proposal and remaining issues: Is the combination of the Commission’s simplification non-paper and the progress made in trilogue negotiations adequately addressing the key concerns raised regarding the original FiDA proposal?
- Are the current proposals sufficient to make FiDA both workable and impactful, while ensuring proportionality, legal certainty, and customer relevance?
- Opportunities and conditions of success of Open Finance: Will the revised FiDA proposal, as currently discussed, provide a sound and proportionate basis for developing Open Finance in the EU?
- What additional conditions and enablers will need to be fulfilled to ensure that Open Finance generates value for end users, data holders, and FISPs?
- What lessons can be drawn from PSD2 and experiences in other jurisdictions?